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Beasts of the earth animals, humans, and disease / E. Fuller Torrey, Robert H. Yolken.
| Author/creator | Torrey, E. Fuller, 1937- |
| Other author | Yolken, Robert H. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, ©2005. |
| Description | xii, 191 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The smallest passengers on Noah's ark -- Heirloom infections: microbes before the advent of humans -- Humans as hunters: animal origins of bioterrorism -- Humans as farmers: microbes move into the home -- Humans as villagers: microbes in the promised land -- Humans as traders: microbes get passports -- Humans as pet keepers: microbes move into the bedroom -- Humans as diners: mad cows and sane chickens -- Microbes from the modern food chain: lessons from SARS, influenza, and bird flu -- The coming plagues: lessons from AIDS, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease -- A four-footed view of history. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-170) and index. |
| LCCN | 2004011751 |
| ISBN | 0813535719 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RA639 .T676 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |